Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Mario Carreño, gouache, 1943
Untitled, by Mario Carreño, gouache, 1943

Untitled is a gouache drawing by Mario Carreño. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1943 drawing by Mario Carreño, executed in ink and gouache on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a chaotic scene of intertwined figures, some wielding sticks or engaging in struggle. The background features rough, scribbled lines suggesting trees or buildings. Facial features are simplified, conveying a sense of urgency and turmoil.

Technique & Style

Carreño employed loose, expressive lines to capture movement and emotion. The color palette is subdued, dominated by browns and grays, with white accents adding highlights. The gouache medium lends a soft, matte quality to the work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Mario Carreño

Mario Carreño (1913–1999) was a Chilean artist, born in Havana.

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